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May 26, 2010

Delusion Of Reprieve

Delusion of Reprieve is defined in psychology as a victim's false sense of hope in believing they will

be
pardoned in the last hour rather than meet their fatal end.

I define it as the false sense of hope our minds give us when we subconsciously know that our specific efforts (or non efforts) are futile.

The delusion creates a comfort zone in our minds, a safety area where can can temporarily roam in peace, without having to deal with the reality of doing something that can make an actual difference.

The clinical 'Delusion Of Reprieve' protects the mind and soul of the victim, enabling them to maintain a sense of sanity in an impossible situation. We need to ensure that we don't abuse this mechanism.

When faced with often difficult, if not impossible challenges, we can't hide behind a false sense of hope. Rather, we need to seize every opportunity to change our fate by actively pursuing solutions to life's core challenges.

It's then that our freedom is no longer a delusion but a truly liberating experience.